Make Me

Poo!

I didn't get in the photography class!  I hadn't been to the Adult Ed building in a while and the lights are still all bajiggity from the time change. I couldn't find the entrance! By the time I finally got there the line went to the parking lot.  The class won't be offered again until next year.  I even went back after a half an hour to see if they would let me sit in on the class, but no.  Sigh.  So I'm happy to report that crappy photos will still be the hallmark of this blog. Let the rejoicing begin.

 

Take That!

I'm looking forward to my photography class.  I've been enjoying the iPhone camera quite a bit as it allows me the opportunity to take photos of my favorite subject - clouds. It's amazing how different they can look minute to minute.

This one I took from the car on my way home. No, I wasn't driving.  In one version I cropped out the cars, but I like the full photo best.

It's funny. As I write this I'm listening to Flight of the Conchords. More specifically The Most Beautiful Girl (in the Room). I'll see if I can attach the audio - haven't tried that before with the new Typepad.

Download 12 The Most Beautiful Girl (in the Room)

Well it says it there. Good luck.

Finally, I want to say that I will be posting more sporadically than usual. Or maybe more often than usual - I do like to procrastinate. I've signed up to participate in National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo.

I've wanted to do it several times before but November is always such a busy month. So far I'm on course, but it's really cutting into my prep time for my annual craft fairs.  I've done a lot of work previously so I have a good amount of inventory, but not nearly the amount I will need in December. We'll see if we can find the balance.

I have to say though, that I really like that I'm taking these chances.  Will I have a saleable novel by December 1? The Magic 8 Ball on my desk says, "very doubtful" but I'm still plugging away and making sure I hit my word counts everyday.  You may need to give me a sharp kick in the tush every now and again though.

Eyes in Little Italy - San Diego

Eyes in Little Italy - San Diego
Originally uploaded by Hilari

A couple of weeks ago we went to the Little Italy Festa. More than anything else I really love the chalk art.

I hadn't been in a few years, mostly because I mix this event up with the Art Walk that takes place in April. It does have "art"in the title, so I think it's quite easy to think there would be chalk there.

Anyway, it was really hard to get good photos. The art pieces were all really close together, unlike what I had experienced in the past, and every time you had a perfect frame all locked in, a shadow would cross. So I decided to try just getting the eyes. Click the photo for the big picture and the links to the individual photos.

It was a fun day but the crowds were huge! We did see/hear a crooning showdown, taste biscotti (although I had a hair and a piece of parchment paper in mine), get ices and see a lot of really nice artwork.

Word to the wise, however. It's probably not a good idea to bring your dog to any largely attended street festival. I saw two get stepped on and one who tried to stop walking and got dragged for a bit before his owner realized it. That couldn't have been fun for the pups.

You can see more of my Little Italy album here.

Probably NSFW*

I've spent way too much time tonight laughing at Regresty. On the one hand it's kind of mean and makes fun of people's hard work. On the other hand, people are making some crazy, fugly stuff.  And let's add a third hand - isn't any kind of publicity "good" publicity? Pop on the site and enjoy yourself - but you may want to have a shamwow handy if you are drinking a beverage.

*The artwork that was on the front page at the time of this post is the one that is not safe for work.

3/50

I've decided to support the 3/50 project.  It's hard trying to figure out where to buy the things that you need. I mean, I like to support artisans and crafters on line but I also like to support the brick & mortar stores at home too. 

Recently I've been trying to do my shopping in my neighborhood.  It may cost more to go to the local drugstore rather than the Target at the mall, but my business helps keep local stores open. But then you do think to yourself, "can I really afford to pay $1 more for dish soap?"

I read about the 3/50 project in the latest Vogue Knitting issue. Or at least the latest one I got - I'm a little behind. I like the idea of having a defined planned so I'm not dithering off in la-la land with a dime here and a nickel there.

So I'm thinking hard on whom to support with my big ole 50 bucks. How about you?

Etsy Friday - Peace!

Haven't done one of these in a while. This one is in honor of my friend Glen who fights for peace and is celebrating a birthday tomorrow.

1. Peace Sign Greeting Card by quillavenuestudios
2. Peace Dog Tag by Urban Puppy
3. Peace Quote Box Purse by ArrowSarah
4. Gold Peace Necklace by Elan Poise
5. Peace at Last by Round Room Studios
6. plushstock peace guitar by Patti Haskins
7. Hippie Girl Peace Sign Necklace by Beth's Beads Etc.
8. Peace Wristlet Pouch by zJayne
9. Green. Peace. Mini Quilt by Melody's Unchained

Enjoy!